The long-promised Internationale lift at Alpental, the expert area at The Summit at Snoqualmie, has changed how skiers and ...

Mammut’s latest innovation is Loopinsulation, made by recycling synthetic climbing ropes ... choice than the Guide glove from Black Diamond. It’s just what its sounds like, the choice of ...

Two hunting buddies hire guides to ride them into the backcountry and hunt elk and mountain goats in this story from the ...

Nestled between mountains and sea, Lake Macquarie offers a perfect mix of culture, cuisine, community, and an abundance of ...

They also allow you to keep both hands available for climbing or when using trekking ... or washing up when it's dark. The Black Diamond Spot 400-R is the go-to choice for many hikers.

I spent many years working in rigging and rope access on offshore oil platforms ... The current version of our longtime top pick, the Black Diamond Spot 400 provides exactly what you need ...

After being closed for renovations since late October, Wilderness Exchange is slinging outdoor gear again but with a new look ...

Yes, even if you never use a brand new climbing rope, it still 'expires' after 10 years. When your rope starts to fray, display cuts, or is overly soft or hard, it's time for retirement.

Colorado Wildlife Officials rescued an seemingly lost bull elk that became ensnared in climbing ropes near the town of Lake City with the help of several climbers. Climbers spotted the trapped elk ...

A bull elk, they said, had become ensnared in a climbing rope and was stuck on a steep hillside. “I couldn’t believe what they were telling me,” Hake said. “We’ve never seen elk on that ...

As much as we would like our climbing ropes to last forever, they do have an 'expiration date.' According to experts at REI, the general guidelines for rope retirement include: Yes, even if you ...